Features
A Rural Sparkling Sapphire
SINCE 1978, STARTING humbly as a small fête at Howard Springs Primary School, Freds Pass Rural Show has annually showcased the beauty and bounty of rural life. This month, it’s...
All the Mother's Makers Market
TACTILE ARTS' ALL the Mother’s Makers Market springs to life for another year at the Darwin Waterfront, making it the perfect place to find a gift for the mums and...
Suns Shine in the Top End
AFL action takes centre field this month, as the Territory-adopted Gold Coast Suns go head-to-head in not one, but two mighty clashes at TIO Stadium. By Tierney Seccull THE SUNS...
DAMARA-LIDJI | Welcome to Garrmalang
Garrmalang Festival returns to Darwin Entertainment Centre in the heart of Larrakia Country, offering a vibrant four-day program rich with the First Nations art, culture and tradition that is so...
Meet Happy Yess
For many an Off The Leash reader, original live music venue Happy Yess needs no introduction. Whether you’ve stopped by to catch a mate spin the DJ decks or watch...
Symphony of Stuff
Introduce your little ones to the magical world of music, as the Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) guides them on an exciting and unique journey through sound. By Tierney Seccull SYMPHONY...
Bohemian Rhapsody
Get ready for an exhilarating performance by Bohemian Rhapsody, Australia's longest-running Queen tribute band, at Darwin Entertainment Centre this month. By Jenna Hoare T HE LEGACY OF Queen continues with...
The Fast Five - Jessica Mauboy
Jessica Mauboy hits the stage for one show only this month as part of her Yours Forever tour. To no-one’s surprise, it had already sold-out by the time of print...
DISCOVER CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
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Starry Seaside Cinema
The cinema is a magical place. The smell of fresh popcorn drifts by as we ponder what’s to come, settling in for some escapism as we’re immersed in the stories...
Wide Open Hearts
Wide Open Space Festival returns next month, bursting with experimental art, music and cultural workshops in the East MacDonnell Ranges – aka the East Macs – at Ross River Resort...
The World of Musicals in Concert
GET EXCITED MUSICAL theatre fanatics and Broadway buffs, as globetrotting extravaganza The World of Musicals in Concert returns to light up the Darwin Entertainment Centre stage. By Kate Conway The...
StageSong
By Tierney Seccull THE TERRITORY DOES well with its performing arts education, with some fantastic dance schools and studios, theatre groups and school productions for young folks to flex their...
Young Movers on Track
IN 2002, TRACKS Dance launched its Youth Dance Leadership Program, giving youth-aged participants the chance to learn important skills with the view to provide career and leadership pathways. Last offered...
JIMEOIN
Jimeoin’s been cracking us up for almost 40 years, with his expressive facials and quirky observations. Top End audiences are in for a treat this month, as the award-winning comedian...
Brown's Mart Reimagined
FOR OVER 50 years, Brown’s Mart Theatre has supported emerging and established artists through a varied mix of artforms and opportunities. Last month, the team officially launched the 2024 season...
A Change in Environment
GOT A GREEN idea? Want to make a positive change in the world? Are you a sucker for sustainability? Throw your name in the hat for the City of Darwin...
Couch Surfing
PASSIONATE YOUNG TERRITORIANS take to the streets this Youth Homelessness Matters Day, racing decorated couches to raise awareness on the heartbreaking issue of youth homelessness. By Tierney Seccull Since 2012...
Buzz at Burnett
AH, THE DRY season. That wonderful time of year when there’s a buzz of things to see and do, no matter your interests. If history is your chosen niche, the...
NRL IRL
Being a die-hard sports fan isn’t always easy in the Territory, with national matches generally held interstate – it costs a pretty penny to see our sporting heroes in the...